Description
A refreshing and creamy no-bake cheesecake with peppermint flavor and a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Crushed peppermint candies for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter until well mixed. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add the peppermint extract and fold gently to combine.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, garnish with crushed peppermint candies.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute the graham crackers with gluten-free cookies. You can customize the flavor by adjusting the peppermint extract or using other extracts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheesecake, no-bake, dessert, peppermint, holidays